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Saturday Snapshot- Drive to Shillong

Hey guys! This week I'll be linking up with Melinda @ Westmetro Mommy Reads to share some pictures of our summer trip to Meghalaya this year. Meghalaya is a state in North-East India. These are some pictures we took on the drive up to Shillong.




Have any of you ever been to Meghalaya- or anywhere else in India? Let me know in the comments below! Hope you guys all have a great week!

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  1. Sandra NachlingerSeptember 10, 2017 at 12:02 AM

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos of India. I've never seen pictures of the countryside. Looks like a wonderful place to visit.
    My Saturday Snapshot post features obstacles.

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    1. Vedika @ Poems and PoetsSeptember 16, 2017 at 11:33 AM

      The countryside is definitely a beautiful getaway from the hassles of Indian life in the city!

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  2. Lisa MandinaSeptember 11, 2017 at 12:41 AM

    Beautiful! Other than what I see on shows like The Amazing Race, I've never been to India or seen it.

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  3. Sue JacksonSeptember 11, 2017 at 4:01 AM

    Wow, that is not at all how I picture India! All those forests and lakes - beautiful! I guess I have mainly seen photos of the south. I would love to visit some day - your country is beautiful and so varied!

    Sue

    Book By Book

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    1. Vedika @ Poems and PoetsSeptember 16, 2017 at 11:33 AM

      We definitely have a lot of diversity in our country- each state has their own language!

      I'm looking forward to showing you some more pictures of India in the future Sue!

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  4. carolSeptember 11, 2017 at 7:24 PM

    How lovely!! I've never been to India.

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